Xanthomonas wilt (BXW) is the most serious threat to sustainable banana production in East and Central Africa. Before the advent of BXW major biotic constraints were black leaf streak (Sigatoka), Fusarium wilt, bunchy top and streak viruses, weevils and nematodes. The rapid spread of BXW has dive...
Mwangi, M.
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[Responding to banana xanthomonas wilt amidst multiple pathogens and pests]
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Responding to banana xanthomonas wilt amidst multiple pathogens and pests
Over the last decade, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has explored the use of fecal sludge (FS) in combination with other organic waste sources to optimize FS treatment and composting for the production of a safe organic fertilizer, which can – depending on demand – be enriche...
Nikiema, Josiane
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Impraim, Robert
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Cofie, Olufunke
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Nartey, Eric
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Jayathilake, Nilanthi
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Thiel, Felix
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Drechsel, Pay
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[Training manual for fecal sludge-based compost production and application]
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Training manual for fecal sludge-based compost production and application
Biological treatment, composting, in particular, is a relatively simple, durable and inexpensive alternative for stabilizing and reducing biodegradable waste. Co-composting of different waste sources allows to enhance the compost nutrient value. In particular, integration of ‘biosolids’ from the ...
Cofie, Olufunke O.
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Nikiema, Josiane
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Impraim, Robert
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Adamtey, Noah
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Paul, Johannes G.
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Kone, D.
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[Co-composting of solid waste and fecal sludge for nutrient and organic matter recovery]
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Co-composting of solid waste and fecal sludge for nutrient and organic matter recovery
Mateo-Sagasta, Javier
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Zadeh, S.M.
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Turral, H.
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Burke, J.
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[Water pollution from agriculture: a global review. Executive summary]
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Water pollution from agriculture: a global review. Executive summary
In low- and middle-income countries, the management of fecal sludge from on-site sanitation systems has received little attention over many decades, resulting in insufficient or missing regulations to guide investments and management options. To address this gap, this report examines existing and...
Jayathilake, Nilanthi
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Drechsel, Pay
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Keraita, B.
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Fernando, Sudarshana
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Hanjra, M. A.
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[Guidelines and regulations for fecal sludge management from on-site sanitation facilities]
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Guidelines and regulations for fecal sludge management from on-site sanitation facilities